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Iridium

Global satellite communications network

iridium.com

Headquarters: McLean, United States
Founded year: 2000
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 500–1,100
Industry: Wireless Telecommunications Services

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Latest news about Iridium

In short: Iridium agreed to an $8 billion acquisition by Rocket Lab and completed its purchase of Aireon while reporting strong Q2 2026 financials.

Company announcements

July 29 Iridium

Iridium congratulates Ankita Baliarsingh on award

She was named a Rising Star of 2026 by Via Satellite for her leadership and role in delivering Iridium Chat.

July 22 Iridium

Iridium announces Q2 2026 results

Revenue rose 4% to $225.2M, net income $9.7M, with pending Rocket Lab acquisition.

July 14 Iridium

Iridium announces commercial availability of its PNT ASIC

The ultra-compact chip brings resilient GNSS protection to devices worldwide amid rising spoofing and jamming threats, with over 150 organizations expressing interest.

July 9 Iridium

Iridium announces second-quarter 2026 financial results release date

The company will not host a conference call due to the pending acquisition by Rocket Lab.

Media coverage

August 27 PCMag

SpaceX Pushes FCC to Scrutinize Rocket Lab-Iridium Deal Amid Spectrum Clash

SpaceX wants the agency to closely examine the acquisition amid a dispute over next-gen Starlink gateways potentially causing radio interference with Iridium's systems.

August 20 The Globe and Mail

Iridium Sets Shareholder Vote on Rocket Lab Acquisition

Detailed price information for Iridium Comm Inc (IRDM-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

August 17 PCMag

Starlink's New Gigabit Gateways Face Interference Complaint From Iridium

A fair number of SpaceX's gateways would cause unacceptable interference,' Iridium tells the FCC, citing the company's ongoing tests.

August 13 Blockonomi

Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) Stock: $3.6B Financing Plan Takes Shape for Iridium

Rocket Lab clears U.S. antitrust review for its planned Iridium acquisition. Rocket Lab outlines a $3.6 billion financing plan to support the Iridium deal. A...

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